Awaiting Report Status Update 11.24.25

Awaiting Report Status Update 11.24.25 AR# Date PassedPolicy Order Summary Status Expected Date Sponsors Notes 25-012 03/03/25 Develop language to create an “Affordable Rent Incentive Program” program for Cambridge and to report back to the City Council with option, including the percentage of possible tax abatements. Active 12/03/25 McGovern (Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui; Simmons to be responded to in committee 25-029 05/12/25 That the City Manager is requested to work with the School Department, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant departments to ensure that all city owned parking lots, with a focus on school complexes, including the still under construction parking at Tobin/Darby Vassal school complex, could be made available for after-hours use by residents. Active TBD Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui; Toner; Wilson; Zusy 25-040 06/23/25 the City Manager requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft amendments to the Community Benefits Ordinance that allow for the use of funds for capital expenses, provided that such expenses clearly advance the goals of the Community Benefits program Active 12/08/25 Siddiqui (Lead); McGovern; Sobrinho-Wheeler; Wilson 25-044 08/04/25 Conduct a comprehensive review of current permitting fees for residential development projects, with a focus on identifying opportunities to create a tiered fee structure that reduces or eliminates fees entirely particularly for smaller-scale and affordable housing developments. Active 12/03/25 Toner (Lead); Azeem; Nolan; Simmons; Wilson to be responded to in committee 25-046 09/08/25 Coordinate with the Community Safety Department, the Cambridge Police Department, and other relevant parties to ensure that the overnight use of the garden area between St. James Episcopal Church and the Beech Street condos is actively monitored Active 12/15/25 Simmons (Lead); Toner 25-048 09/08/25 Establish a formal policy that clearly defines the City’s role and financial responsibilities in supporting large-scale public events hosted by Cambridge- based non-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Active TBD Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner; Wilson 25-049 09/08/25 Develop a comprehensive policy for future private development projects in the city Active 12/08/25 Toner (Lead); Azeem; Nolan; Simmons; Zusy 25-051 09/08/25 Seek input from the community as well as direct outreach to condo owners and short-term rental operators and develop additional recommendations based on the discussion in the Ordinance Committee Active TBD Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-Wheeler 25-054 09/15/25 Review current crisis prevention protocols, strengthen them by clearly defining the role and deployment of mental health professionals Active 12/15/25 Wilson (Lead); Siddiqui 25-056 09/15/25 Provide an update on rodent control measures citywide and especially how the City addresses rodent mitigation through large construction projects, both public and private. Active 11/24/25 Nolan (Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui; Wilson 25-057 09/15/25 Develop and present to the City Council a proposed policy for the timely release of body-worn camera footage. Active 12/15/25 Azeem (Lead); Nolan; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-Wheeler 25-058 09/29/25 Explore all steps towards advancing social housing in Cambridge Active 12/03/25 Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem; McGovern; Nolan; Siddiqui; Wilson to be responded to in committee 25-059 09/29/25 Provide a recommendation on the site conditions of 25 Lowell Street and considerations and process for determining the future use of the property. Active 12/08/25 Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Toner 25-060 10/06/25 Work with the Department of Public Works, the Department of Public Health, and any relevant environmental consultants to provide a comprehensive report on Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park. Active 11/24/25 Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner 25-061 10/06/25 Provide an update on efforts to maintain cleanliness and safety in the area on Alewife Paths near Russell Field. Active 12/15/25 Nolan (Lead); Toner; Wilson 25-063 10/20/25 reach out to representatives from Eversource to coordinate at least four public open-house meetings in the coming weeks regarding heat and electricity costs. Active 12/08/25 Simmons (Lead); McGovern 25-064 10/20/25 work with relevant departments to report back to the City Council on current efforts towards poison ivy control in the Fresh Pond Master Plan as well as recommended improvements for signage and regular maintenance planning. Active 12/15/25 Nolan (Lead); Toner (Lead); McGovern; Zusy

Awaiting Report Status Update 11.24.25 AR# Date PassedPolicy Order Summary Status Expected Date Sponsors Notes 25-065 10/27/25 examine how to improve connectivity north of Rindge Avenue during the Linear Park Reconstruction Project so that vulnerable road users can bypass Rindge Avenue and Cedar Street where possible. Active 12/15/25 Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui (Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); McGovern; Toner 25-066 11/17/25 Confer with the Executive Director of the Council on Aging and other relevant City departments to explore the feasibility of creating a dedicated position or function focused on triaging and directing senior residents to appropriate services and supports. Active 12/15/25 Simmons (Lead); Toner; Zusy